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California’s new tax proposal has drawn considerable criticism from wealthy cryptocurrency investors and founders, some of whom have said they may emigrate to more tax-friendly jurisdictions as a result of it. Their warnings have reignited an old debate: will these high-earning tech and crypto residents actually move or is this more strategic posturing? State officials...

North Korean hackers stole an estimated $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency during 2025, setting a new record year for cyber theft according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. These findings demonstrate how cybercrime is now one of the primary means for Pyongyang to generate revenues despite international sanctions against it. Chainalysis stated that North Korea has...

China’s cybersecurity agency has formally accused the United States of playing a “key role” in one of the largest known Bitcoin thefts, triggering a fresh round of geopolitical tensions and questions around attribution, digital‑asset forensics and cross‑border law enforcement.CoinDesk+2The Economic Times+2 The Allegations According to the China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC), a...

Amid ongoing speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the cybersecurity of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets, recent claims suggesting that the U.S. government was involved in hacking Chinese Bitcoin wallets to steal $13 billion worth of Bitcoin have been met with widespread skepticism. Experts and analysts have dismissed the claims, stating that there is no credible evidence...

The collapse of Turkey-based cryptocurrency exchange Thodex and subsequent death of its founder Faruk Fatih Ozer have become pivotal moments for digital asset regulation in Turkey. He had been sentenced to serve an unprecedented 11.196-year jail term after orchestrating one of Turkey’s biggest crypto fraud schemes, according to authorities, before his body was discovered dead...

In 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape has witnessed a surge in impersonation scams, with fraudulent accounts posing as reputable media outlets like Cointelegraph. These counterfeit profiles exploit the trust associated with established brands to deceive users, often leading to significant financial losses. Understanding Impersonation Scams Impersonation scams in the crypto space involve fraudsters creating fake social...